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The Irreplaceables: What AR and AI Mean for the Future of Teaching #iste18

The CoolCatTeacher

A look into the future From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Augmented reality and artificial intelligence are on the horizon. What do they mean for education and teachers? What kinds of teachers will be irreplaceable and what kinds of teachers will lose their jobs? Today, we seek to answer this question. This week I’m at ISTE where AR and AI are hot topics.

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ISTE 2018: New Standards for Leaders Focus on Equity, Digital Citizenship

EdTech Magazine

ISTE 2018: New Standards for Leaders Focus on Equity, Digital Citizenship. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/25/2018 - 16:33. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has released new standards for education leaders , which focus on equity, digital citizenship, team and systems building, continuous improvement and professional growth, the organization announced.

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169 Tech Tip #28: My Sound Doesn?t Work

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #28: My Sound Doesn’t Work.

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ISTE 2018: Educators Work to Develop a Personalized Learning Framework

EdTech Magazine

ISTE 2018: Educators Work to Develop a Personalized Learning Framework. Educators in K–12 and higher education partner on a personalized learning pilot, with the aim of identifying a framework that can help to guide other districts. . amy.burroughs_26341. Mon, 06/25/2018 - 17:46. Tweet text. #UMUC professors partner with Anne Arundel County Public Schools teacher to develop a #PersonalizedLearning framework for #K12 educators.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Selfies, ISTE Book Signing, Presentations, Poetry Slamming & Giveaways! #ISTE18 Oh My!

Teacher Reboot Camp

If you’re at ISTE or #NotatISTE on Monday and Tuesday, then you can catch my live presentations, get a book signed by me, and win some awesome prizes by visiting the Buncee Booth 2136! Check out all the inspiring presentations at Buncee throughout ISTE, by clicking here. I am also the pinch hitter at Monday night’s Poetry Slam at Schubas.

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Interoperability Boosts the Speed of School Communications

EdTech Magazine

Interoperability Boosts the Speed of School Communications. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/25/2018 - 12:40. As K–12 institutions digitally progress, slow data sharing between parents, teachers and administrators is leaving all players increasingly frustrated as they are forced to wait for important information sent through what is quickly becoming an outdated system.

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Helping Your Student with Disabilities Prepare for the Future

Digital Promise

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Summer is a busy time for high school juniors. They’re getting ready to say goodbye to school as they know it and they’re researching colleges, visiting campuses and trying to figure out what college fits their needs. Planning is an important part of this process, but for parents and guardians of students with disabilities, this is especially true.

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Sharing Your Voice & How BTS Inspires Teachers & Students! Savvy?s #ISTE18 Interview with Rafranz Davis

Teacher Reboot Camp

Yesterday, baby Savvy and I interviewed Rafranz Davis ( @RafranzDavis ), a strong, passionate voice transforming education. Rafranz Davis has also agreed to let me share her story in a new book series, EdSheroes: Women Transforming Education with their Resilience. We asked her what inspired her to become a teacher and she shared this incredible story about tutoring others in math at church.

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Google?s 12 Education Updates Include Classwork and a (Slight) Classroom Makeover

Edsurge

When Google’s education users return to schools this fall, their classrooms may look different in more ways than one. Google Classroom , the company’s online tool that lets teachers, students and parents manage assignments and discussions, will be getting a small facelift as part of 12 updates that Google is announcing at this week’s ISTE conference, an annual K-12 educational technology expo.

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Graphic Design in Google Slides

Teacher Tech

Helping Students Improve Their Graphic Design Skills A Guest Blog Post by Jennifer Scott Students can create in Google Slides, but this does not mean the presentation looks good. All too often the presentation has too much writing, the content looks randomly placed, and the colors and fonts choices make the text hard to read. […]. The post Graphic Design in Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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3 Practical Resources to Help Teachers Integrate SEL and Academics

Edsurge

Over Memorial Day weekend, I was with two of my friends who coach teachers at a San Francisco Bay Area school district. They told me that while there is a lot of talk about social-emotional learning (SEL), the guidance educators receive about integrating SEL into academics is more theoretical than practical. In the past year, the Aspen Institute’s National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) has produced timely and helpful briefs focused on integrating social-emotion

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Part 2: Ten Reasons for Mapping Out PBL? Scaffolds That Makes Project Based Learning Work

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to part two of mapping a PBL project. In this series I wish to investigate that “why” and “how” while providing some ideas and resources to support PBL planning. I hope you enjoyed the information on how to scaffold and map a project in the first post. You can read it at this link. Also, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans .

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4 Key Takeaways From “What School Could Be”

TeachThought - Learn better.

4 Key Takeaways From “What School Could Be” by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD I first met Ted Dintersmith a few years ago in a meeting in downtown Louisville, KY (TeachThought is located in Louisville) to which I was invited to discuss innovation in Kentucky’s schools. I don’t think I’d yet seen his documentary, Most Likely […]. The post 4 Key Takeaways From “What School Could Be” appeared first on TeachThought.

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Bloom's Digital Taxonomy (Web Edition)

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

If you haven't already seen it, here is one of our popular visuals on Bloom's digital taxonomy. It features a number of key educational web tools to digitally operationalize Bloom's thinking.read more.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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ISTE Wants to Be More Than Just a Conference. Learn How They Are Expanding.

Edsurge

With the two last directors of the federal Office of Education Technology, Richard Culatta and Joseph South, at the helms of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), it is no surprise that the organization is seeking to expand and rebrand. ISTE is traditionally known for its annual edtech conference, which draws as many as 15,000 people each year.

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Some of The Best iPad Sketchnoting Apps for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

We are revisiting the topic of sketchnoting with an updated list of some of the best iPad apps you can use to create visually attractive sketchnotes. As we have argued elsewhere, Sketchnoting is the.

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Employer Credentials and Community Colleges: A Look Behind Google’s IT Support Certificate Program

Edsurge

Today’s red-hot job market demands new approaches to skill building, and community colleges find themselves on the front lines of this workforce-development challenge. This is especially true when it comes to the growing share of jobs that are technology related and hinge on rapidly-evolving skillsets—which today make up more than a quarter of all job openings, according to data from Burning Glass Technologies.

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Most teachers say tech tools improve teaching and learning

eSchool News

Eighty-two percent of teachers in a recent survey say they believe tech tools have enhanced teaching and learning, and most say they have access to the tools they want. The survey from MidAmerica Nazarene University queried 1,000 teachers with a minimum of 5 years in the classroom to gauge the impact tech tools have had on instructional methods and student learning.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Science Fair Projects or STEM Team Activities?

MiddleWeb

Is it time for science fairs to make way for STEM fairs? Anne Jolly takes a close look at traditional fairs – the drain on time, equity issues, questionable competition, and curriculum disconnect – arguing that STEM team activities offer a more purposeful fair framework.

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How can we make personalized learning work?

eSchool News

Educators around the country are excited about the potential of personalized learning, but before we can make it an everyday reality, we first need to agree on what exactly “personalized learning” means. There are a number of definitions out there. After a thorough review of the literature, I’ve settled on the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) definition of personalized learning , which asks educators to do three things in order to optimize education for each learner: Be willing to change the

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ISTE 2018 Kicks Off in Chicago For Educators and Ed-Tech Vendors

Marketplace K-12

The nation's biggest ed-tech conference begins this week in Chicago. See what's on the agenda. The post ISTE 2018 Kicks Off in Chicago For Educators and Ed-Tech Vendors appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Innovation of Sour Cream & Onion

Kyle Pace

I recently was in the grocery store to pick up some potato chips (or ‘crisps’ as some other countries refer to them as). I entered the aisle, and this time was truly taken aback by the magnitude of choices I had as a shopper. I mean, lots of choices in the potato chip aisle is nothing new, however, this time I really caught myself stopping for an extra few moments to notice how many varieties, styles, flavors, etc. that there are in this one spot of the grocery store.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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ISTE CEO Shares Insight on Shifts and Trends Around Ed-Tech Products

Marketplace K-12

Richard Culatta delves into everything from how the ed-tech world is handling criticism and scandals, to the increasing number of virtual and augmented reality products entering the K-12 marketplace. The post ISTE CEO Shares Insight on Shifts and Trends Around Ed-Tech Products appeared first on Market Brief.

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A Great Resource for Teachers to Grow Their Practices

techlearning

The Teaching Channel has been named a Best Professional Development Website by Common Sense Education [ Shift Science Curriculum Towards Inquiry-Based With Free Smithsonian Resource ] Teaching Channel See colleagues in action with digital PD for discussion and reflection Pros: Educators can connect and grow using this innovative online tool. Cons: Some of the videos could offer teachers more in the way of concrete, actionable takeaways.

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App of the Week: Mentimeter

eSchool News

Ed. note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. Mentimeter. What’s It Like?

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Can?t Think of the Name of That Special Character? Draw to Search for Special Characters

techlearning

Have you ever had to insert a special character but could not think of the name? Well, once again Google Docs comes to the rescue. We can select INSERT – SPECIAL CHARACTER. Here you can search for a character by category, name, or even draw it! It’s pretty awesome. Enjoy. [ Using 360º Videos on YouTube? Check out YouTube’s Heatmap Analytics! ] cross posted at micahshippee.com Micah Shippee, PhD is an out-of-the-box-doer, a social studies teacher, and a technology trainer.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Invention Camp Day 1: LEGO Walkers

Cycles of Learning

During our first day of Invention Camp, campers built simple "walkers" from instructions, then leveraged their knew knowledge to invent their own Walker. Below are two examples of the many incredible Walker inventions. I will post a more complete video of all Walkers tomorrow.

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Bloomz Adds Student Role to Target All School Communication

techlearning

The free app will showcase the new role and its new integration with Clever at ISTE 2018 (Seattle, WA) June 25, 2018 — Today, the award-winning parent communication app Bloomz took a major step towards becoming the all-in-one solution for schools’ and districts’ communication needs by announcing the addition of student user accounts. Starting in August, teachers can invite students to sign up for a free Bloomz account and receive communication from their teachers and school administrators throug

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Critical Reading, Crazy Eyes, and Small Claims Court

Fractus Learning

“It’s Friday. I got that reading class next. But all we do on Fridays is watch Judge Judy.” This was followed by a small flurry of fist bumps. I once overheard that during snack. One of […].

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Class Tech Tips: Tips for Virtual Reality in Pre-K

techlearning

Virtual reality in Pre-K isn’t about using headsets with early learners. Instead, we are focused on sharing exciting, informative content connected to instructional goals. This content could include 360 images and 360 videos. Displaying this media can take place on individual student screens (like tablets) or whole class screens (like interactive display boards).

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.